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Silver Lamprey

🔬 Ichthyomyzon unicuspis

A native parasitic lamprey found in Great Lakes tributaries. Smaller and less damaging than the invasive Sea Lamprey. Rarely noticed by anglers.

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🌊 Where to Catch Silver Lamprey in Michigan

Lake County Population
Albany Creek Chippewa Good
Ankadosh Creek Chippewa Good
Anna River Alger Good
Au Sable River Crawford Good
Au Sable River Iosco Good
Au Sable River Oscoda Good
Au Sable River (East Branch) Crawford Good
Au Sable River (North Branch) Crawford Good
Au Sable River (South Branch) Roscommon Good
Au Sable River (South Branch) Crawford Good
Au Train River Alger Good
Augusta Creek Kalamazoo Good
Bad River Saginaw Good
Baldwin River Lake Good
Barber Creek Allegan Good
Bark River Delta Good
Battle Creek River Calhoun Good
Bear Creek Manistee Good
Bear Creek Chippewa Good
Bear Creek Allegan Good
Silver Lamprey

🌿 Silver Lamprey Habitat & Behavior

DNR records show Silver Lamprey present in 407 Michigan water bodies.

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